A 2604 - Aspirateur Kärcher - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL A 2604 Kärcher

Please read and comply with

these instructions prior to the

initial operation of your appli-

ance. Retain these operating instructions for

future reference or for subsequent posses-

Please note that the operations, accessories

and the technical data of the appliances

A 2604 (plastic container) and A 2654 Me

(stainless steel container) are identical. The

figures in this instructions manual depict

The appliance is intended for use as a wet

and dry vacuum cleaner corresponding to

the descriptions given in these operating in-

structions and the safety notes.

– You use this appliance only in the private

area, such as in the household, in the

hobby workshop or in your car.

– Please use this appliance only with ac-

cessories and spare parts approved by

Any use extending beyond this is not consid-

ered as proper use. The manufacturer is not

liable for any losses resulting from this; the

user alone bears the risk for this.

Only allow children to use the appliance un-

Turn off the appliance while you do not vac-

 Electrical connection

The voltage indicated on the type plate must

correspond to the supply voltage.

The maximum admissible network imped-

ance at the electrical connecting point (see

Specifications) must not be exceeded.

 Risk of electric shock

Never touch the mains plug with moist

Check the power cord with mains plug for

damage before every use. If the power cord

is damaged, please arrange immediately for

the exchange by an authorized customer

service or a skilled electrician.

In wet rooms, e.g. in the bathroom, connect

the appliance only to sockets with series

connected RCD adapter. In the case of

doubt ask an electrician for advice.

Certain materials may produce explosive va-

pours or mixtures when agitated by the suc-

Never vacuum up the following materials:

– Explosive or combustible gases, liquids

and dust particles (reactive dust parti-

– Reactive metal dust particles (such as

aluminium, magnesium, zinc) in combi-

nation with highly alkaline or acidic deter-

– Undiluted, strong acids and alkalies

– Organic solvents (such as petrol, paint

thinners, acetone, heating oil).

In addition, these substances may cause the

appliance materials to corrode.

The packaging material can be recy-

cled. Please do not place the packag-

ing into the ordinary refuse for disposal, but

arrange for the proper recycling.

Old appliances contain valuable ma-

terials that can be recycled. Please

arrange for the proper recycling of old

appliances. Please dispose your old appli-

ances using appropriate collection systems.

When unpacking the product, make sure

that no accessories are missing and that

none of the package contents have been

damaged. If you detect any transport dam-

ages please contact your dealer.

Environmental protection

Description of the ApplianceEnglish 7

You will find the swivel casters in the con-

tainer. The swivel casters must be mounted

Illustrations on Page 2

3 Blowing connection

4 Air regulation of the blowing function

5 Suction hose connection

8 Storage, power cord

9 Power cord with plug

11 Handle with supplementary air shutter

12 Suction tubes 2 x 0.5 m

13 Floor nozzle, reversible

! Fold down the carrying handle.

! Remove the motor casing and take ac-

cessories out of the container.

! Fit the swivel casters on the container

bottom. Insert filter bag if required.

! Put motor casing onto container and lock

! Connect accessories.

몇 Always work with an inserted car-

tridge filter - during wet as well as dry

! Connect the mains plug and turn on the

For a dust-free disposal of the vacuuming

material we recommend to insert the paper

filter bag as well. This provides the addition-

al advantage that the cartridge filter will not

become contaminated that quickly.

몇 Work only with a dry cartridge filter!

! Therefore: Always let the cartridge filter

dry thoroughly before using it!

몇 Added filter bags can burst!

! Therefore: Change the filter bag at the

몇 Always use a filter bag while sucking

! The filling level of the filter bag depends

on the dirt that is sucked in.

The filter bag needs to be replaced more

frequently while sucking in fine dust,

! Vacuum cleaning of hard surfaces:

Use your foot to press the reversing switch

of the floor nozzle. The brush strips at the

bottom of the floor nozzle are extended.

! Vacuum cleaning of carpets:

Use your foot to press the reversing switch

of the floor nozzle. The brush strips at the

bottom of the floor nozzle are retracted.

Note: Due to the high cleaning power of the

appliance the suction nozzles may get

sucked in excessively when working on car-

pets, upholstery, curtains, etc. In this case,

use the supplementary air shutter to reduce

the cleaning power. Close again after use.

Do not use a filter bag!

Immediately switch the appliance off if foam

forms or liquids escape!

! Using the accessories shown it is possi-

ble to vacuum up liquids.

Note: If the container is full a float closes the

suction opening and the appliance works at

Attaching the Accessories

Wet vacuum cleaning8 English

a higher speed. Switch off the appliance im-

mediately and empty the container.

Use this function, for example, to blow out

leaves or dust from the garage, workroom or

! Connect the suction hose. Open the

slide of the air regulation and select the

desired blowing performance (0 – max).

! Turn off the appliance and disconnect

! Remove the motor casing and empty the

! Place the accessories in the appropriate

compartments at the appliance and store

the appliance in a dry room.

Always switch off the appliance and pull out

the mains plug before care and maintenance

cleaners! Never immerse the appliance in

! Clean the appliance and accessory parts

made of plastic with a commercial plastic

! If necessary, rinse the dirt container and

the accessories with water and let dry

before using them again.

If the suction power reduces, then check the

! Accessories, suction hose or suction

tubes are clogged, please remove the

obstruction using a stick.

! Filter bag is full, insert a new filter bag

(for the order no. please see the spare

parts list at the end of the present in-

! The cartridge filter is dirty, clean the filter

under running water, allow the filter to

dry completely before inserting it again.

Replace the filter if damaged (for the or-

der no. please see the spare parts list at

the end of the present instructions).

The terms of the guarantee that is applicable

in each country have been published by our

respective national distributors. Any fault

that occurs with your appliance during the

guarantee period will be repaired free of

charge, provided that it has been caused by

a material or manufacturing defect. Guaran-

tee claims should be addressed to your

dealer or the nearest authorized customer

service depot, and supported by documen-

tary evidence of purchase.

Our Kärcher branch will be pleased to help

you further in the case of questions or faults.

See address on the reverse.

Subject to technical modifications!

Maintenance and Care

Decreasing cleaning power

1800 W Container capacity 25 L Water volume 13 L Weight

(without accessories)

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IRL Karcher Limited (Ireland)

12 Willow Business Park

KOR Karcher Co. Ltd. (South Korea)

Youngjae B/D, 50-1, 51-1

Sansoo-dong, Mapo-ku

East Tamaki, Auckland

Part B, Building 30,

SGP Karcher Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.

5 Toh Guan Road East

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